Denali County

AK · Pop. 172,514 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Denali County is a mixed county in AK with a population of approximately 172,514.

$/Acre: $4,178

Property Tax: 1.19%

Growing Season: 73 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 122.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.19%

Local Sales Tax0.81%

Combined Sales Tax0.81%

Cost of Living Index132.2

Median Household Income$89,288

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,178

Median Home Price$341K

Acres for Sale4302

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season73 days

Annual Rainfall23.1 inches

Avg Summer High63°F

Avg Winter Low-11°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation5,029 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)112 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K720

Property Crime /100K932

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak